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Timeline: How a Russian drone nearly hit Zelenskyy's plane in Moldova

A drone nearly struck the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while he was in Moldova en route to Norway for a king's funeral. The flight was delayed because of the drone incursion. Confirmed reports from multiple international officials and governments detail the near-miss incident that disrupted travel on Tuesday. The event has heightened tensions across Europe regarding airspace safety and ongoing threats related to the conflict involving Russia.

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  • ✓ Zelenskyy's plane was almost hit by a drone in Moldova while en route to Norway.
  • ✓ The flight carrying Zelenskyy was delayed because of a drone incursion.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Prime ministers and government agencies confirmed that a drone nearly hit the aircraft carrying President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moldova.

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  1. Russian drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy plane

    A drone nearly struck the plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while he was in Moldova en route to Norway for a king's funeral. The flight was delayed because of the drone incursion. Confirmed reports from multiple international officials and governments detail the near-miss incident that disrupted travel on Tuesday. The event has heightened tensions across Europe regarding airspace safety and ongoing threats related to the conflict involving Russia.

    Why it matters

    The incident occurred as European leaders and officials continue to monitor airspace security amid regional hostilities. Moldova and Ukraine both reported on the dangerous drone incursion that impacted high-level diplomatic travel. The flight was specifically bound for Norway.

    What is confirmed

    • Zelenskyy's plane was almost hit by a drone in Moldova while en route to Norway.
    • The flight carrying Zelenskyy was delayed because of a drone incursion.

    What to watch next

    • Official investigative findings regarding the origin and flight path of the drone
    • Statements from aviation authorities regarding security protocols in Moldovan airspace
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. CBS News — Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone en route to Norway king's funeral, prime minister says
    2. Reuters — Zelenskiy's plane almost hit by drone on Tuesday, Norway PM says
    3. dw.com — Norway's PM: Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone
    4. Financial Times — Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine
    5. The Washington Post — Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says
    6. NBC News — Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway was delayed in Moldova because of drone incursion
    7. Euronews.com — Timeline: How a Russian drone nearly hit Zelenskyy's plane in Moldova
    8. The New York Times — Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says
    9. BBC — Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight from Moldova
    10. Euronews.com — Europe Today: Drone nearly hits Zelensky's plane as Riga debates Russia threat
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